By Christopher R. Weingarten November 05, 2008

Drew Daniel is a true Renaissance nerdhes one-half of Björk-endorsed sound sculptures Matmos; hes got a respectable house music project under the name Soft Pink Truth; and hes got a fairly busy side-hustle as a fully legit rock writer. Tonight, he covers all his bases, starting with a reading from his recent 33 1/3 book on avant-confrontationists Throbbing Gristles 20 Jazz Funk Greats. His book is a mix of interviews and personal narrative, spilling from his deep firsthand knowledge of electronic musics spiritual workings. Following a brief Q&A, hell flip open his laptop for a solo dance music/noise performance that should surely touch on the meticulous elements of Daniels projects as well as the impulsive spirit of Gristle. Proceeds go to Housing Works efforts to help the homeless living with HIV... More >>>